Scott Klippel

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Scott Klippel

also known as TSA NOV Defense

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 49 years

Gun Law Lawyer Practice Areas: Gun Law, Transportation

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About Scott

Biography

2024 Avvo Client's Choice Award Attorney. Read my client reviews. Specializing in Transportation (TSA) and Gun Law cases.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Gun Law 90%

My practice is solely devoted to representing airline passengers who were found with a firearm at a TSA checkpoint and who have received a Notice of Violation (NOV) from TSA seeking to impose a financial penalty.

19 years | 750 cases

90%
Transportation 10%

I worked with the Transportation Security Administration for over 11 years. For the last 5 ½ years I was in charge of negotiating settlements of cases involving civil penalties which TSA sought to impose on passengers who were found with firearms.

19 years | 750 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 47 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1978

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 49 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1976

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

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Scott Klippel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

330 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 34 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Jeremy | March 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding attorney- Fast, Accurate, and Reliable

I had an issue with bringing a firearm through airport security (completely accidental—classic “forgot to check my bag” mistake), and this attorney was incredible from start to finish. I emailed him while I was still at the airport, and he called me within 30 minutes. He walked me through exactly wh...at to expect, and everything he said ended up being 100% accurate. When I received the official violation letter, I immediately hired him based on how spot-on he had been—and I’m glad I did. He handled everything quickly, professionally, and had the entire issue resolved within a week. I genuinely can’t recommend him enough. If you’re in a similar situation, this is the guy you want on your side.

Posted by Chris | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He does what he says!

Excellent attorney!! I’ll say it up-front; IGNORE the negative reviews. Yes, he shoots straight, but that’s what you need. Our phone consultation went really well, he was spot-on when the process and what would happen. His fee and the negotiated fine were still lower than the “25% reduced fee” that t...he TSA offered. If you carried into an airport, HIRE THIS MAN!!!

Posted by Matthew | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Scott is a God-Send!

Scott helped me settle my TSA NOV case within 12 hours of receiving my NOV. I stupidly forgot to take my gun out of my bag before going to the airport, got hit with a NOV, and was incredibly worried about it. After looking at a couple of law firms, I finally found Scott, who specializes in NOVs.... I e-mailed him while my plane was still in the air asking if I would be charged criminally. He got back to me almost immediately, assuaged my concerns, then told me to contact him again when I received my NOV. Several weeks later I received my NOV in the mail, contacted him, and within 12 hours the case was settled. My only complaint, is he might have made it TOO easy for me and I haven't learned my lesson! I'm being funny, but also, seriously, the process was incredibly seamless. Have taken many steps to insure it doesn't happen again, including Scott's tips on ensuring my bag is fully clean of prohibited items. I am very grateful that my stupid mistake, didn't turn into a life-altering stupid mistake, with all the thanks going to Scott.

Posted by Joseph | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Rapid. Informative and stressful relieving representation

After accidentally bringing my firearm through tsa, Mr. Klippel handled my case rapidly, with patience and extensive information, as well as beyond fair price! I can attest that you are in great hands.

Posted by Leah | November 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

NOV CASE

Scott was an incredible help in settling my case after accidentally bringing a firearm through TSA. He worked quickly, was always available to communicate clearly, and was very straightforward throughout the process. Not only did he handle everything professionally, but he also managed to lower my pa...yment, which was a huge relief. He has lots of experience. I highly recommend Scott to anyone dealing with a similar situation—he made a difficult experience much easier to navigate.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Associations

Austin Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

Education

1976

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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